Schedule of events
Monday, Jan. 11
Now Is the Time for Hope and Healing the Racial Divide
Watch today’s opening video, featuring Ronald J. Daniels, president of The Johns Hopkins University, and the Unified Voices Choir performing “Oh Happy Day”
- Noon–1 p.m. | Webinar and Panel Discussion: “When Faith & Race Unite: The Role of the Faith Community in Bridging the Racial Divide” – Register
- 2–3 p.m. | Webinar: “The Power of Allyship: Finding the Courage to Be an Anti-Racist” – Register
Tuesday, Jan. 12
Now Is the Time for Hope and Healing in Our Communities
Leadership video features Paul B. Rothman, dean of the medical faculty and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, and the Unified Voices Choir
- 12:30 p.m. | Webinar and Panel Discussion: “The Skin I’m In: Overcoming Racial Trauma in the Black Community” – Register
- 2–3 p.m. | Webinar: “Supporting our LGBTQ+ Community: Words Matter” – Register
- 4–5 p.m. | Webinar: “Visiting with Our Asian and Pacific Islander Community” – Register
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Now Is the Time for Hope and Healing from Health Disparities
Leadership video features Kevin W. Sowers, president of the Johns Hopkins Health System and executive vice president of Johns Hopkins Medicine, and the Unified Voices Choir
- Noon–1 p.m. | Webinar and Panel Discussion: “People of Color and COVID-19: Addressing Health Disparities and Vaccine Equity (African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Indigenous communities)” – Register
- 2–3 p.m. | Webinar and Panel Discussion: “The Impact and Importance of Disability Inclusion in Medicine” – Register
Thursday, Jan. 14
Now Is the Time for Hope and Healing in America
Leadership video featuring Inez Stewart, senior vice president of human resources for Johns Hopkins Medicine, and the Unified Voices Choir
- Noon–1 p.m. | Fireside chat between Sherita Hill Golden, vice president and chief diversity officer for Johns Hopkins Medicine, and keynote speaker and political strategist Donna Brazile – Join
- 6–7:30 p.m. | Watch a pre-recorded interview between Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama as they discuss Obama’s latest memoir, A Promised Land. Following the interview, participate in a guided virtual book discussion. – Register
Friday, Jan. 15
Now Is the Time for Hope and Healing: The Legacy of MLK Lives On
Leadership video featuring Sherita Hill Golden and the Unified Voices Choir
- Noon–1 p.m. | Annual Awards Ceremony recognizing MLK Jr. Community Service Awards and Levi Watkins Ideals Awards winners – Join
- 6–7:30 p.m. | King in the Wilderness film viewing and live discussion – Register
